Regaining Smiles: Understanding Colic and Helping Your Baby Thrive

colic crying unsettled baby in parent's arms

What is colic? Infantile colic is a benign process in which a baby has paroxysms (defined as a ‘sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity) of inconsolable crying. (1) Colic diagnostic criteria Colic is diagnosed according to the ROME IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, with colic signs and symptoms as follows: […]

Food additives – are they affecting your household?

Problems with food additives in the household blog post - Charlotte Ingram

It’s not unusual for little (and big!) people to present at the clinic with issues that are related to food additives, colours and preservatives. Food can have a huge impact on our bodies, and this impact can be magnified in children. With her parents’ permission, I’d like to share with you the story of 2 […]